Faith Renewed with Pope Francis in the Sun

Middlesbrough March 2019 Diocesan Issue 463 Catholic VOICE FREE What’s Family Fast Tunnel Statue Bishop’s Day Blessed Inside Page 8 Page 13 Column

What did the Faith Renewed With Pope say at World Youth Day Pope Francis In The Sun in Panama?

At the end of January I went with a group of young people from the diocese to World Youth Day in Panama. It was a truly wonderful experience. Over a period of four days the Holy Father spoke to us all – young and old. I just wanted to share with you some of his words and hope that they touch your hearts, as they did ours… “The culture of encounter is what makes us walk together with our differences but also with love, everyone united on the same journey … ‘true love does not eliminate legitimate differences, but harmonises them in a superior unity’ (Benedict XVI, Homily, January 25 2006.) On the other hand, we know that the father of lies, the devil, always prefers people who are divided and quarrelling. He is the master of division, and he is afraid of people who have learned to work together. This is a criterion for distinguishing people: those who build bridges and those who build walls. The builders of Pope Francis drives past our Middlesbrough pilgrims in Panama City walls seek to sow fear and make people afraid. But you want to be bridge builders! A group of 20 young people from our diocese travelled to Krakow, Poland, in 2016 – but I sharing a field with almost a million other Let us aim at having a dream in common. A plus Bishop Terry, Father William Massie, still couldn’t have anticipated how good it young people from around the world, dream named Jesus. Do not be afraid to love, Father Phil Cunnah, Deacon Peter Taylor and would be. kneeling and all praying together in silence in do not be afraid of this concrete love, of this two Franciscan sisters, flew out from The highlight of the trip has to be the front of the Blessed Sacrament. The silence of love which is tender, which is service, which Newcastle to Panama City – via Heathrow and overnight vigil. On Saturday morning we left so many people took my breath away. gives life. Think of Mary and answer: ‘I want to Bogota – to join Pope Francis for World Youth our hotel to start our journey to the site. We In the morning, after sleeping under the stars, serve the Lord. Let it be done to me according Day. One of our young people, MICHAEL took the metro but walked most of the way. It Pope Francis led us in Mass, which was to your word.’ KENDALL, tells us more about their was tiring in the 30-degree heat – even with exceptional. In the homily he inspired us by Dear young friends, the most hope-filled result unforgettable pilgrimage…. my newly purchased Panama hat – but it was telling us we are the “Now of God”. He of this day will not be a final document, a joint World Youth Day in Panama was an amazing definitely worth it. encouraged us to continue living the faith and letter or a programme to be carried out. The experience. In one week I felt every emotion After the sun went down, Pope Francis arrived most hope-filled result of this meeting will be and made memories that will last a lifetime. to lead us in adoration and then we had Continued on Page 2 your faces and a prayer. ‘Lord, teach me to This was my second World Youth Day – I also Benediction. The experience was surreal, love as you have loved us.’ Only that which is loved can be saved. For this reason we’re saved by Jesus, because he loves us and can’t go against his nature. Only that which is embraced can be transformed. The Lord’s love is greater than all our problems, frailties and flaws. He always, always, always embraces us whenever we fall: he helps us to get up and get back on our feet. Because the worst fall, and pay attention to this, the worst fall, that can ruin our lives, is to remain down and not allow ourselves to be helped up. Don’t stay down. An independent family owned & run It is impossible for us to grow unless we have business providing a personal strong roots to support us. And here is a and efficient service question that we older people have to ask ourselves: What roots are we providing for you, • Practising Catholic Funeral Director what foundations are we providing for you to grow as persons? within the company • Pre-paid funeral plans available Dreaming of a future means learning how to • Guidance & Quotations willingly given answer not only the question what am I living for, but also who am I living for, the one who makes it worthwhile for me to offer my life. And that is something we, older persons, must 78 MAIN STREET, facilitate by providing work, education, WILLERBY, HULL community and opportunities. Would you older Tel: (01482) 656537

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NEWS Faith Renewed With Pope Francis In The Sun

Continued from Page 1 sharing it with others around us. Another highlight for me was the catechesis sessions, attended by around 1,000 other English-speaking pilgrims. This gave us a chance to meet others from around the world and talk about our faith. It also offered an opportunity to learn more about our faith through the talks. Each was led by inspirational individuals, including Bishop Edward Burns from the Diocese of Dallas and Bishop Alan Williams of Brentwood Diocese. The sessions were followed by a Mass together with the other English-speaking pilgrims. We also attended a reconciliation service, which gave us an opportunity to go to confession. I mustn’t forget to mention how friendly and welcoming the locals were to us. As we walked around as a group with our Union Jack flag, many of the passing cars honked their horns and waved to us. Even when crossing the roads, cars would stop for us and local The Middlesbrough group, with Michael on the extreme left cafés left free water out for us to drink in the boiling heat. catechesis sessions. it’s an experience you will never forget. I’ve and for all the generous support offered to To sum up, World Youth Day has definitely Finally, I had the privilege of meeting others already started a countdown for WYD Portugal our youth service.” strengthened my faith, by seeing so many in 2022! other young Catholics from around the world from around the world and formed many new *Follow @MYMissionTeam on Twitter and look who share the same beliefs as I do. I was friendships with others from our diocese. *Father Phil adds: “We were blessed to have out for news of more social media accounts inspired by the words from Pope Francis and I would definitely recommend World Youth Barney Ord with us and I would like to thank coming soon! learnt more about my faith through the Day to anyone who has the chance to go – him for helping us organise this pilgrimage Continued from Page 1 Offering Hope To The Homeless

Continuing our regular series focusing on Bishop’s some of the groups that form Caritas Middlesbrough and are engaged in social outreach, Positive Pathways development worker TERRY DOYLE tells us about his Column important work… Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald recently visited the St John Paul Centre in the heart of the town. persons like to look at young people with The centre is owned by the Diocese of God’s eyes? Middlesbrough and is emerging as a real hub Jesus reveals the now of God, who comes to for helping some of our most marginalised empowering the people Andy met. We want meet us and calls us to take part in his now of adults. people to feel a greater sense of belonging in ‘proclaiming good news to the poor … bringing the town we all love and share. Andy visited the Upper Room project, which is liberty to the captives and recovering of sight run by brilliant volunteers every Saturday. It We should never underestimate the power of to the blind, setting at liberty those who are has been going for decades, feeding around listening to people whose lives are in some oppressed, announcing the year of the Lord’s 60 vulnerable people each week. He way broken. Whether someone is dirty, favour’ (Lk 4:18-19). It becomes present with described how he went home and wept at dishevelled and smelly through sleeping Jesus: it has a face, it is flesh. It is a merciful what he had witnessed, the numbing reality rough on our streets or has different colour love that does not wait for ideal or perfect of people living such desperate lives here in skin and is destitute, as dozens of asylum situations. In Jesus, the promised future begins the town he represents in parliament. seekers whose applications have failed and becomes life. When? Now. You, dear young through no fault of their own are, whether Maybe part of the solution to what Andy people, are not the future. No, you are the someone is lonely and isolated or suffering witnessed is under the same roof, namely the present, you are the now of God. from mental health issues such as anxiety and Positive Pathways Project, managed by Brothers and sisters, the Lord and his mission depression, these are all people who Pope homelessness charity Depaul UK, and working are not something temporary, they are not only Francis is encouraging us to “accompany”, to alongside the Church Urban Fund’s Together for World Day of Youth, they are our life today, get to know, to acknowledge, to take the time Middlesbrough & Cleveland. our life of journeying ahead! to listen to, even if we initially feel like Positive Pathways staff and volunteers work In a special way throughout these days, Mary’s backing away. in partnership with Middlesbrough fiat has been whispering like a kind of music in Positive Pathways and other projects working Homelessness Forum and a wide array of the background. She believed God himself and out of the John Paul Centre offer hope to statutory and voluntary support agencies to dared to say ‘yes’. May you feel that you have those most marginalised within our society provide one-to-one relational support to a mission, may you fall in love; the Lord will who are often facing the most trying of people who are experiencing issues with decide everything. circumstances. We must all remember that homelessness, addiction, mental health, Do not forget that you are not the tomorrow; there but for the grace of God go I. We can all isolation and loneliness. Positive Pathways development worker you are the now of God. make a valuable contribution to making The Positive Pathways vision is to not only someone living outside of the mainstream Terry Doyle Go back to your parishes and communities, to meet the individual’s immediate needs but feel more valuable as a fellow human being. your families and your friends, and share what also work out a holistic support package to those who are easy to like. Those people who receive a hand up will, in you have lived, so that others can resonate break the cycle of homelessness and related turn, extend their hand to others. This is what Might you have some time or skills to with the strength and concrete enthusiasm that causative factors. By building therapeutic our faith calls us to and, in particular, Catholic enhance our work? Please contact Positive is yours. And with Mary, keep saying ‘yes’ to relationships with individuals, we can develop Social Teaching and the work of our Caritas Pathways on 01642 249782 or email the dream that God has sown in you. the trust needed to help build confidence and team are helping to embody the radical yet [email protected]. And, please, do not forget to pray for me.” resilience, alongside more practical skills such simple message of Jesus to welcome the as budgeting that all contribute to stranger and to love everyone, and not just Yours in blessed hope, If you would like to advertise please contact Charlotte Rosbrooke on 07932 248225 or email [email protected] March 2019 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 3

NEWS Thankful For The Gift Of Grace

Having been a parishioner of the parish of St Thérèse of Lisieux in Ingleby Barwick for almost my entire life, the prospect of having my ordination in the cathedral meant I could share this important milestone with my family, friends and, importantly, the people of the diocese. I was delighted to see contingents from Rome, including the rector of the English College, Monsignor Philip Whitmore, a large contingent from Hull, from Ingleby Barwick, other parts of England and, of course, the parishioners of the cathedral parish. To say I was nervous before the ordination would be something of an understatement and throughout the Mass I was constantly thinking about what I needed to do next. After the ordination, however, I began to appreciate those Peter Taylor with his family after his ordination to the grace-filled moments more deeply. There are several striking diaconate moments of the ordination rite, but one I have always found the most moving is when the candidate prostrates himself me to reflect on this phrase. Peter prostrates himself before the Lord during the service – before the altar while the litany of saints is sung. From preaching for the first time at Mass as a deacon to giving Photos by Dom Finn Although when you are in the moment you realise that lying benediction to our World Youth Day pilgrims in Panama and down on the floor for any length of time is incredibly deaconing the English catechesis Masses for the English- For men on the road to priesthood, ordination as a deacon is uncomfortable, prostrating yourself before the Lord and asking speaking pilgrims from around the world, it is indeed all grace an important and final step on the journey. Normally this for the saintly intercessions is an incredibly poignant sign of and gift. takes place in the seminary in which the student is studying – the weakness and frailty of humanity before him. For all those graces and gifts, I thank Almighty God, and all in my case, the Venerable English College Rome. In prostrating ourselves we recognise that, as Bishop Terry those who have supported me with their prayers and However, having finished my initial studies in Rome over the said in his homily, “All is grace, all is gift.” encouragement throughout these years and into the future last five years, Bishop Terry decided I should spend some time Returning to the parish where I am based, Our Lady of when, God willing, I will be ordained priest. in a parish before my ordination to the diaconate and the Lourdes and St Peter Channel in Hull, formerly under the care Our Lady of Grace, pray for us. priesthood. So my ordination took place in our own cathedral of the Marist Fathers, and from there going on to World Youth Deacon Peter Taylor on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Day in Panama, there have been many moments that have led Study Day Explores Pope’s Vision For Missionary Parishes

Bishop Terry is inviting clergy and lay-faithful to a study enable the clergy and parish representatives to offer day to explore Pope Francis’ vision of what the Church witness and feedback to their parishes. needs to be both now and in the future. It is also hoped it will lead to benefits such as the setting Priests and deacons and two specially chosen up of parish groups to look more deeply into the next representatives from each parish in the diocese will be practical steps to be taken towards realising the Holy asked to take up the Holy Father’s challenge to be Father’s objectives. missionary disciples in missionary parishes in a Lay representatives will be chosen who are able to missionary Church. contribute to the Church both now and in the future. The speaker is Father Eamon Mulcahy CSSp, who has led The study day is at the Lakeside Conference Centre, York, spiritual retreats for priests, religious and lay-people all on Saturday June 8 from 10am to 3.30pm. The cost is £25, around the world, including our own Scripture Festival last which includes a buffet lunch. spring. There will be a further study day on intentional Bishop Terry intends the day to begin a process that will discipleship at a date to be confirmed. Parish Musicians Training Day St Mary’s Cathedral invites you to join former director of instruments, please bring them. music at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, Norman Singing the Lord’s song – with one man and his dog! (led Harper, and a team of outstanding musicians for a parish by Stephen Maltby) – A series of workshops with our musicians training day. RSCM area secretary, which explore ways to lead and The event takes place on Saturday March 16 and the boost music within communities with very little music programme includes registration and tea and coffee at resource. 9.30am and a welcome and keynote speech at 10am, For everything there is some admin – Throughout the day before workshops until 5pm. there will be various chances to discuss with the team Father Eamon Mulcahy, who will speak at the study day Workshops on offer include… and others your questions about administration, such as Choirs, composition and all things in between (led by organisation, safeguarding and music lists. Norman Harper) – Focuses on all things choral, including The cost of the day is £10 per person and pre-booking is composition of music for choirs. essential. For further information and booking forms, MEDJUGORJE Pick up your instrument (led by Chris Nixon) – Explore please email [email protected]. how best to use instruments within worship. If you have 2019 March Choral Services At The Cathedral Pastoral Care Of Sunday March 3, 10am: Solemn Mass (Cathedral Choir) Families In Focus Wednesday March 6, 7pm: Ash Wednesday Mass (Cathedral Choir) – music Middlesbrough’s adult formation includes Allegri’s Miserere and O for the Wings of a Dove by Mendelssohn adviser Deacon Vince Purcell will be Sunday March 10, 10am: Solemn Mass (Cathedral Choir) the guest speaker at the next meeting of Cleveland Newman Sunday March 10, 3pm: Rite of Election (Diocesan Choir) – music includes Circle. Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré The title of Deacon Vince’s talk is Wednesday March 13, 6pm: Sung Benediction with Vespers (Ladies Schola) “Amoris Laetitia – a guide to 15-22nd May 2019 Sunday March 17, 10am: Family Mass (Cathedral Choir) accompaniment”, centering on the Wednesday March 20, 6pm: Sung Benediction with Vespers (Cantor) apostolic exhortation of Pope 18-25th September 2019 Sunday March 24, 10am: Solemn Mass (Cathedral Choir) Francis on the pastoral care of Flying from Newcastle Airport families. (plus single supplement) Sunday March 24, 4.15m: Solemn Vespers (Cathedral Consort) It takes place in St Mary’s Cathedral Plus Insurance £30 if required Wednesday March 27, 6pm: Sung Benediction with Vespers (Ladies Schola) Hall on Wednesday April 3 from £589 Sunday March 31, 10am: Solemn Mass (Cathedral Choir) music includes Rejoice 7.45pm, with coffee and tea from CONTACT MARIE BEDINGFIELD in the Lord Alway by Purcell 7.30pm. All are welcome. For more For more information about our choral services and music visit us online at details call 01642 316493 or email 07544 540464/ 01642- 530739 [email protected]. https://sites.google.com/site/middlesbroughcathedralmusic. Atol No:10206 4 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019

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The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Sorrowful Mysteries remind us of how much Jesus loves us – so much that he gave his life for us.

The night before he died, Jesus went to a garden with his friends to pray. He was very sad and frightened because he knew what was going to happen. But he was ready to accept whatever God wanted of him. Later that night, he was arrested.

The next day, the soldiers treated Jesus very cruelly. They whipped and slapped him and put a crown of thorns on his head to make fun of him. Then they made him carry a heavy wooden cross to the top of a hill, where they crucified him.

Of course, it makes us sad to think of these terrible things happening to Jesus. But we are Christians, so we are also full of joy and hope because we know that this was not the end of the story.

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SCHOOLS Children’s Key Role In Pioneering Hospital Scheme

Children from three Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust Since then St Alphonsus have attended the hospital many NPCAT chief executive officer Hugh Hegarty said the three (NPCAT) primary schools have been praised for their times, reading, singing carols and giving out Remembrance schools were a perfect example of the trust’s “Called To inspirational role in providing voluntary care for patients at Day poppies. They also helped the team take a group of Serve” initiative, launched last year to build on the work the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. spinal unit patients to Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art schools already do to make a positive impact in their The commendation comes from Debi McKeown, who runs the in Middlesbrough, where they created modern art together. communities. hospital’s volunteer therapeutic care scheme, which provides “The patients’ feedback was tremendous,” said Debi, who “Children develop in so many ways by taking part in support to enhance patients’ stay in hospital. has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Patient worthwhile schemes such as this one, learning about Part of her focus is social integration and she is delighted Experience award for her work at James Cook. themselves and the world around them, while contributing to with the links established with the schools – St Alphonsus in “They all felt their wellbeing and mood had been lifted and it their community at the same time,” he said. North Ormesby, St Thomas More, Easterside, and St Edward’s, was clear that this social intervention played a valuable role “I’m sure that both the pupils and the patients involved will Linthorpe – as part of this strategy. in their journey.” cherish the memories and friendships they’ve made at James “St Alphonsus was the first school we engaged with, The success of the St Alphonsus involvement was followed Cook Hospital. We hope the children will grow as individuals beginning with a visit from their Mini Vinnies group to up by the green-fingered children of the hospital’s near and the patients will be helped on the road to recovery.” patients in elderly care, who listened to them reading,” said neighbours St Thomas More, who came and planted dozens For more information about the volunteer therapeutic care Debi, who is a regular volunteer herself, on our annual of plants in the garden of the holistic centre, including some scheme, contact Debi by emailing [email protected]. diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. grown from seed in the school allotment polytunnel. Children NPCAT was formed last year with the aim of sharing best “The visit was met with great enthusiasm from both the helped select plants for spring colours and fragrance. practice and excellence within 25 Catholic schools in the children and the patients and was a wonderful opportunity “They did this with such happy, smiley faces and plan to north of the diocese while delivering a safe, caring for the generations to learn and grow together.” come back in the spring to tend to the plants,” said Debbie. environment for all its pupils and staff. “We hope to involve our patients in these activities, too.” Last year Debi joined the NHS Nurse Ambassador programme and her challenges included visiting local schools to talk about nursing and other NHS careers, starting with St Edward’s. “The children there were so engaged and interested to hear all about the different jobs you can do in a hospital,” she said. “Involving all of them in what we do is a win-win for everyone and the benefits of this social interaction impact positively on patients, children and the wider community. They share experiences and I see this as a way of improving health, learning and understanding for all involved. “Reflecting on these sessions has made me smile. All the staff have been so welcoming and the children so polite, it’s St Alphonsus pupils creating modern art at Middlesbrough been a privilege to be able to talk to young people who may St Thomas More children planting in the garden of the Institute of Modern Art with a group of of spinal unit be our nurses and health care professionals of the future. James Cook University Hospital holistic centre patients Long may their enthusiasm, laughter and joy continue!” 6 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019

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A Letter From Drone Warfare Brings New Peace Challenges

Campaigner Chris Cole’s presentation to our Justice & Peace meeting But perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the rise of remote drone Madonna House on the increasing use of drone warfare was extremely challenging. warfare is the two-fold way it is ushering in a state of permanent war. Chris has spent his entire working life on the quest for peace and Firstly, with fewer, if any troops, deployed on the ground, and drone recently developed a website to inform people about the increasing operators able to engage in warfare from local bases and commute Worth The use of armed drones. home at the end of the day, there is little public pressure to end Over the past decade armed British Reaper drones, remotely controlled interventions. by RAF pilots at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, have launched Secondly, drones can lower the threshold for the use of force. Some Risk? hundreds of air strikes in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, as well as states are attempting to change international law norms in relation to supporting United States’ strikes. pre-emptive strikes, moving military intervention away from being the In the early hours of The UK has moved from acquiring a handful of these systems for option of last resort and making the world a more dangerous place. the morning in A&E, I temporary use in Afghanistan to insisting they are a now an essential To those who argue it is possible to bring peace and justice through was shivering with military capability, with plans to field a fleet of 26, while investing violence, Chris quotes from Isaiah 32:17 – “Integrity will bring peace, shock. But when the hundreds of millions of pounds in developing more lethal and justice give lasting security.” And again from Jesus’ words in Matthew’s hot and heavy plaster autonomous drones. Gospel: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and was gently moulded However, ethical discussions concerning the reality of drone warfare hate your enemy’ but I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those around my broken wrist, I relaxed. Ah! I are largely absent from the public domain. Drones are seen as “risk- who persecute you.” was safe in my protective casing. How free” and therefore likely to dispel domestic opposition to military Chris blogs on the website dronewars.net. grateful I was in the ensuing weeks, to intervention overseas. have the broken bone immobilised and Diocese of Middlesbrough Justice & Peace Commission protected. There has been a concerted effort to persuade the public that modern warfare is less devastating than it once was and that drone warfare However, I eventually tired of my heavy virtually eliminates civilian casualties. shell. My hand was swollen and confined and longed to break free! Chris challenged us with an alternative view that warfare is never risk- Finally, the day arrived, and the plaster free, saying this way is more dangerous to civilians and to global was cut off. My hand was mine again – peace and security. NGOs and others continue to detail large numbers free – and feeling very vulnerable. In the of civilian casualties from air war. following days, I almost wished to have It has been estimated that 28 “unknowns” are killed for every my pot back. I still cradled my left wrist, intended target of a drone attack. Senior military and security officials wanting to protect it from use and hurt. also believe there is a clear link between this type of military But I knew that to be healed, I would intervention and domestic terror attacks, which have increased since have to suffer pain and vulnerability – the advent of drone warfare. and do my exercises! A further consideration is the damage caused to the pilots operating Why am I giving you this blow-by-blow these drones safely from their screens many miles away. Research account of my healing process? Because points to a “PlayStation mentality”, where peoples’ identities are it’s a perfect analogy of the journey to reduced to images on a screen and it’s easier to “kill the bad guys” Peace campaigner Chris Cole inner healing that we all must embrace. than pursue diplomacy. In childhood, we don protective masks: sometimes it’s a matter of survival, other times a coping mechanism. At first, these measures are brilliant, but New Bishop For Our they eventually become constraining and Parish Pays Warm Tribute sometimes destructive. Unless we meet each other in transparency, there can be Neighbours no authentic exchange of love. And the To 'Soldier George' self begins to die. The solution? Allow the hard crust to be Warm tributes have been paid to devoted St through these dark and testing times. cut open, exposing the vulnerable heart. Peter’s, Scarborough, parishioner George This means being honest about our All his major family events were centered Wilson, who has passed away in hospital around St Peter’s, where his parents were feelings and beliefs. It means accepting surrounded by his family, at the age of 98. our limitations and weaknesses and not married, he wed his beloved wife Aileen and pretending to be other than we are. It Born in the town in 1920, George lived his all his children were baptised. means standing before God and life in the Catholic faith centred on his George had a deep and abiding faith and allowing him to reveal our identity and beloved church. He attended St Peter’s his service to the church included tireless worth, so that nothing can unmoor us. It School and served at the convent morning fundraising, raising money for covers to means admitting when we are in the Mass on most weekday mornings, protect its stained glass windows and to wrong and asking for forgiveness – continuing as an altar boy and MC until he resurface the car park. taking a risk to reach out to someone in began his wartime service as a proud Green Howard in 1939. But his proudest achievement was raising need – being fully alive to the present the funds to replace the church’s war moment and not living in the past or When he was just 19 he was part of the memorial, an example of his lifelong future. Over and over again, we’re epic events at Dunkirk, forming part of the commitment to the Church and dedication tempted to pull the shell back on, to be cordon to help an orderly evacuation in May to the fallen. safe and hidden. But our deepest and June 1940. In 1999 his service was recognised with the longing is to know and be known, to His next postings were to Cyprus, Palestine award of the Benemerenti medal, of which Bishop Robert Byrne love and be loved. And that exchange and Egypt’s Western Desert, where he was he was quietly proud. can only take place in truth and captured at the Battle of Gazala in June Pope Francis has appointed Archdiocese of authenticity. 1942. His last act of love, faith and courage happened at St Peter’s on Remembrance Birmingham Auxiliary Bishop Robert Byrne as So how can we find our way in this Three years as a prisoner of war followed. Sunday. Despite his age and frailty, he the 14th Bishop of the Diocese of Hexham and human and holy journey? Who could be George spoke little of this time, although he found the strength and determination to lay Newcastle. a surer guide and protector than Jesus? did say he always felt he was being his wreath at the war memorial he worked He was born and died in naked He succeeds Bishop Séamus Cunningham, who watched over and that his faith carried him to have rebuilt and which meant so much vulnerability: first as a newborn babe, has been bishop since 2009. to him. enwrapped in swaddling bands, and Bishop Byrne was born in Manchester in 1956, then dying, pinned to a cross. In his His family were deeply touched that was ordained priest in 1985 and has been a humanity, he loved without limits or Monsignor Gerry Dasey and Father Allbert bishop in Birmingham since 2014. He served as a barriers, but he shared in every last bit Schembri concelebrated George’s funeral prison chaplain for more than 35 years. Mass with Canon Eddie Gubbins, three of weakness, temptation, fear and “I am deeply humbled by the trust Pope Francis priests he cared for very much. suffering that we experience. has placed in me with this appointment,” he Who better then, to gently peel away The service was also well attended by his said. “I would like to thank the people and our plaster, to surround us with his family, parishioners and military priests of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, where protective shield of grace, to teach us representatives. Twelve military standards I have served for the past five years and, in how to truly love? This new way often were paraded and the Last Post was played. particular, Archbishop Bernard for his constant feels risky, uncomfortable and Nicknamed “Soldier George” in the parish, kindness and support. sometimes downright painful. But with he was an example to many through his “I look forward to making my home in the North- each decision to stand in truth and stoicism in times of difficulty, his willingness East, with its rich Christian heritage, and also vulnerability, fear of rejection is melted to help others and his modest getting to know and serve the people, deacons, by acceptance, weakness becomes an achievements. religious and priests of the diocese. I ask all of occasion of solidarity, loneliness gives George was a good and faithful servant who you to keep me in your prayers as I pray for way to communion. Our hearts gradually will be sadly missed. He leaves four you.” become transparent with radiant love. children, seven grandchildren and six great- Bishop Robert's episcopal installation will be Worth the risk? George Wilson and the war memorial grandchildren. celebrated in St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle, on Cheryl-Ann Smith at St Peter’s, Scarborough Monday March 25. 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SCHOOLS Plans Underway For Catholic Cup This year’s prestigious Primary Schools Catholic Cup football tournament takes place on Saturday June 29 at Trinity Catholic College playing fields in Middlesbrough. The event is the highlight of the sporting calendar for schools throughout the diocese, with more than 600 pupils regularly taking part. As well as competitions for large and small girls’ and boys’ teams, there are also special prizes including the Knights of St Columba Fair Play Salver, the Bishop O’Brien Banner Award, the Catena Shield and the Mike McCullagh Memorial Cup. Each child who takes part also receives a commemorative medal. The tournament was started by Tony McAvoy at St Bede's in Marske back in 1997 and has continued to grow ever since. If anyone could volunteer in any way, such as photographer or support with parking or setting up Excited All Saints’ teachers and pupils on the coach to Young Voices in Sheffield and clearing away equipment, please contact the Diocesan Schools’ Service on 01642 850515 or email [email protected]. Golden Day Out For All Saints Last year’s boys' small schools competition winners St George's, York Excited children and staff from All Saints electric atmosphere when the lights went Primary School, Thirsk, headed to Sheffield down and the first bars of opening number Arena for a fun-filled day, ending in a Days boomed out. To be part of such a huge spectacular concert as part of the Young choir and fantastic production was Violin Bequest For Voices choir. spectacular, especially when the biggest We found our spaces in the vast arena and audience we’d ever sung to was the church hung our All Saints banner proudly in front, so congregation. St Mary’s Student that parents could locate us in the 5,040- For two hours we belted out numbers from strong choir. Blondie and Coldplay to medleys of songs Lunch gave us the necessary fuel to sing our from the shows. The grand finale included hearts out in the three-hour rehearsal that songs from The Greatest Showman, fitting to followed, as harmonies were perfected and we end what was indeed the greatest show – the busted some moves. children had the most amazing day that they will remember forever. Special guest pop stars Beau Dermott, Sharlene Hector and Tony Hadley were full of As for the staff, we were just a little bit words of encouragement and praise for our excited about singing the karaoke classic Gold eager young singers while wowing us with with the one and only Tony Hadley – roll on their spellbinding voices. Young Voices 2020! Soon, the audience started filtering in – it was Teresa Atkinson, Executive Head Teacher showtime! Nothing could prepare us for the

Ros’s brother Jim Norton hands the violin over to Daniela Piani

A cherished violin is in safe new hands team she assembled is continuing her work thanks to a bequest from a former pupil of St and the project will be her lasting legacy. Mary’s College in Hull to a current student. It was her wish that the violin she played Ros Norton attended St Mary’s from 1964 to since her St Mary’s days should benefit a 1972, when it was a grammar school for 400 young person, who would gain inspiration girls. and confidence from having a good quality There she gained a lifelong love of art, drama instrument. and music and nurtured Catholic values of Ros would be delighted that through Daniela respect for the dignity of every human being, Piani her violin will sing on, giving pleasure irrespective of race, gender and sexuality, as and satisfaction to the year-seven student and well as care for those who are less fortunate. those who hear her play. In her professional life Ros was dedicated to Naomi Bedworth the wellbeing of young people, as a youth and community worker and educator. She set up Refugee Youth in 2002 to combat alienation and despair among young refugees, helping them work together to establish an environment of friendship and belonging through creative activities and residential experiences. Ros moved to North Yorkshire in 2010 and the National Trust gave her the use of Bransdale Mill to continue the project for young people from Leeds, Hull and Middlesbrough. In 2017 Ros used the proceeds of the sale of her London flat to buy the Braich Goch Inn, in Corris, Wales, where she set up a similar project. Sadly, Ros died in June 2018, but the Ros Norton 8 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019

NEWS Help CAFOD Make A Difference This Lent

Friday March 15 is CAFOD’s Lent Family Fast families against the heavy rains of the But working through the local Church, our hand to a friend in danger. Day. Traditionally, on each of our Fast Days monsoon season. This work has been vital. experts make up one of the largest aid Together, we can reach out to every single we ask people to have a simple meal or give We are very grateful for the generosity of networks in the world. Through them, your child, woman and man in God’s family with what they save to CAFOD, to help fund our people in our Catholic community that has support can reach to the ends of the earth. love. work among some of the poorest people in enabled us to carry out this life-saving work. We already know where Mahinur is. We know the world. she needs help. And we know how to help. Together, we can change the ending of more But there is always more need. stories like Mahinur’s. The collections we take in our parishes are That’s why I’d like to ask you to consider We know we can help more people to live life Thank You. our main source of funding. This Lent we are to the full and to protect our common home. having a simple meal on Family Fast Day and focusing on Bangladesh, a densely-populated Currently, we are unable to meet one in three donating what you save to CAFOD. Carol Cross, Community Participation country facing many challenges, including documented requests for support received Your donation is a lifeline. An outstretched Coordinator, CAFOD Middlesbrough rising sea levels and frequent cyclones. from some of the poorest people and Most of Bangladesh’s 144m people live on communities, simply because we don’t have less than $2 a day and depend on agriculture the funds to do so. to make a living and feed their families. But We introduce Mahinur to you in our fast day its low-lying geography makes the country materials this Lent. Mahinur lives very near extremely vulnerable to flooding and the the coast, in an area badly hit by climate effects of climate change. Frequent natural change. Cyclones are common, salty sea water disasters such as floods and cyclones and floods the rice fields, and – most continuous river erosion cause families to devastatingly for Mahinur – a drought last lose their homes and crops. year killed all the fish. You are already making a difference in Dragging her empty net out of the river, Bangladesh – most recently in our reaction to Mahinur told us: “There should be fish in the the Rohingya crisis. More than 700,000 river now but there’s nothing. I have no refugees from Myanmar have arrived and are reason to smile.” still arriving into these camps, but our networks have been providing practical help Mahinur has a disabled husband and son to as well as refuge for these desperate families. support and works every hour of the day doing odd jobs for her neighbours in return CAFOD is working with dedicated teams of for rice. It’s not enough. Some days the family local aid workers and volunteers to deliver just drink water for dinner. food, kitchen supplies, blankets, clothing and sleeping mats to 40,000 vulnerable families. Currently, there is no happy ending to Mahinur’s story. This is the situation she faces Our team on the ground have also rebuilt and today, because we haven’t been able to strengthened 40,000 makeshift shelters for support her. She is the one in three. Finding Faith In Service And Sacrifice

DEACON (SQN LDR) NEIL GALLOWAY MBE is currently on his first operational deployment as a The end of 2018 saw another year passed when the men and women of our armed forces were chaplain, but is no stranger to military operations. He served as a communications technician deployed around the world, another year when they sacrifice so much and another year in a the RAF for 25 years before being ordained deacon for the Diocese of Middlesbrough. foreign land. As a commissioned RAF chaplain on loan to the Bishopric of the Forces, he has served At Christmas we celebrate the word incarnate, God made man. This year I saw our God throughout the world. Here he tells us about his Christmas ministering in Cyprus and Iraq… incarnate in so many ways and in the strangest of circumstances, from those who come dirty Christ uncovered faith in a soldier and we repeat his words at every Eucharist: “Lord I am not from work to pray in a chapel tent to those who spent their morning making bacon sandwiches worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” for their brethren working on the flight line. I remind myself of that fact every day, especially at Christmas when I join several thousand Christ uncovered faith in a soldier, far from home in a foreign land, and I too see faith in the British servicemen and women, all separated from our families during the festive season. men and women of our armed forces today. They may not be churched, they may even be a little rough around the edges, but they understand service and they live sacrifice. As chaplain on Operation SHADER, I care for the spiritual, pastoral and welfare needs of our troops engaged in the continued battle against ISIS. “Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” They feed my faith and spirit as much as I feed theirs. That is why I am proud to serve with I spent Christmas split between Iraq and Cyprus, two very different locations and environments, them and honoured to be their chaplain. but both equally challenging and in need of the missionary work of forces’ chaplains. This article first appeared in The Universe. In the days running up to Christmas I travelled from Baghdad, Taji and then on to Erbil, visiting our troops irrespective of rank, service or faith and ensuring preparations were in place for their welfare and providing services of Eucharist and Word for Catholics from all our coalition nations, in the absence of a priest. I spent Christmas Day at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus with more than 500 troops, beginning with an ecumenical midnight service. Christmas morning was business as usual – the mission doesn’t stop for holidays. So, with a team of willing helpers from the headquarters' staff, we made 300 bacon sandwiches for those working and delivered them along with gift boxes, ensuring all received at least some nourishment. Then on to our morning Mass, with army chaplain Father John Nelson travelling in to ensure we could celebrate the Eucharist, with deployed personnel, local civilians and service families joining together in our celebration. I spent the rest of the afternoon visiting as many of our troops as possible, handing out sweets and chocolates to make sure this wasn’t just another day. In the evening all came together for Christmas dinner before I hosted a quiz to finish off our day. As people at home slept off the Christmas excesses, work continued again in our 24-hour cycle on the mission. I continued my pastoral visits to those in work and then packed my bag once again for a night flight to Baghdad and another round of visitations throughout Iraq. Follow the Diocese of Middlesbrough on social media Twitter: @MbroDiocese Facebook: facebook.com/MiddlesbroughDiocese Deacon Neil Galloway leads prayers for RAF servicemen and women March 2019 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 9

NEWS Ring Of Success For Ushaw

A former North-East seminary with a fascinating place in history has enjoyed a The ring was spirited away for safe-keeping at record-breaking year. the time of the Reformation under Henry VIII, And now Ushaw, on the outskirts of Durham, with some suggestions that it was taken from is gearing up to raise its profile even higher St Cuthbert’s finger in his tomb. It ended up this year by becoming the permanent home of in a Catholic convent in Paris and, in the the precious St Cuthbert’s Ring. 1850s, with Ushaw now established, it was New figures show that 43,000 people visited felt appropriate for the relic to return to the cultural attraction during 2018 – up from County Durham. 37,000 in 2017, 21,000 in 2016, and 7,500 in “Ushaw will become known as ‘The Home of 2015. St Cuthbert’s Ring’ and that will really help to Up to seven years ago the magnificent put us on the map, nationally and internationally,” said Father Marsland. Father James Angus and ship visitors with the captain and crew of the Eco Nemesis buildings and grounds were used for the training of priests and last year Ushaw Other plans include commissioning chainsaw celebrated the 450th anniversary of its sculptor Tommy Craggs to add to the figures AoS Responds To Urgent founder college at Douai, in France. of the Holy Family he produced before Father John Marsland, president of Ushaw, Christmas. Following an appeal, a private said: “We are delighted by the latest figures, donor has come forward to fund the next which show that more and more people are figure. Mass Request discovering how visually spectacular and As well as historic chapels, stunning Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) in Tees and greet each other that would be nice and historically fascinating Ushaw is. Given that architecture and beautiful grounds, Ushaw is Port responded to an urgent request for Mass great for both of us. there was a chance of Ushaw closing not very also becoming a craft-based business hub long ago, it’s wonderful to see this rebirth.” and has a tearoom and café called Divines, on board a ship after one of its crew received "You are all really true loving kind persons to bad news from home. Ushaw had a particularly successful festive which is reminiscent of the dining room at all of us seafarers on board. On behalf of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. The captain of the Eco Nemesis asked AoS officers and crew of Eco Nemesis, we gave period, with 3,500 people visiting its first ship visitors Hugh and Mary Ward to arrange thanks for your presence and kindness, we Christmas Tree Festival and 1,000 attending To find out more, visit ushaw.org. for Mass to be celebrated on the tanker the really appreciated your great effort and your popular annual carol services. next morning. boundless commitment specially for us “What has been so lovely is the way families The couple rang AoS Tees Port chaplain seafarers.” came to enjoy Ushaw – it really did recapture Deacon Peter Barrigan, who managed to Twelve days later the ship returned and Hugh the true spirit of Christmas and acted as an contact Father James Angus of St Patrick's, and Mary found the atmosphere on board antidote to all the commercialism elsewhere,” Hartlepool, who had just got home from his was much improved. added Father Marsland. day off. Hugh said: “We visited a very happy vessel A varied programme of events including jazz Peter explained the seriousness of the and had a great hour with the crew. The and brass festivals and art exhibitions were situation and Father James agreed to come master was pleased to see us and repeatedly held at Ushaw throughout 2018, and the and celebrate the Mass for the crew. By 10am thanked us for the Mass." offering is set to grow again this year. the next morning they were on board the ship The AoS is part of an international network The highlight is plans for St Cuthbert’s Ring to and set up for Mass. known to the maritime world as Stella Maris. go on permanent display, hopefully from St The captain told Peter and his team it was the A registered charity and agency of the Catholic Cuthbert’s Day on March 20. The 13th-century first time in 20 years at sea he had had Mass Bishops’ Conferences of England & Wales and gold ring, with a large uncut sapphire, was on board a ship. Scotland, it is wholly reliant on voluntary left by a wealthy pilgrim at St Cuthbert’s tomb in Durham Cathedral. The precious St Cuthbert's Ring He also sent AoS a grateful email of thanks, donations and legacies to continue its work. writing: “It is our pleasure on board to For more information visit received and having this Holy Mass specially apostleshipofthesea.org.uk, here in our ship, we feel the Kingdom of our facebook.com/AoS.GB, @Apostleshipsea on Almighty God that day from heaven that you Twitter or came to us not only to visited us but we meet Flickr.com/photos/apostleshipofthesea. Environment Corner Doing A Power Of Good

This month we are looking at energy. How can we become more environmentally friendly? Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges we have ever faced, and the main cause is our dependence on fossil fuels. A positive sign is the growing concern over fossil fuels and increasing exploration of “green energy”. Green energy might have come with a premium price at one time but the costs are becoming competitive thanks to concerns over fossil fuels. A green supply tariff is one where some or all of the electricity you buy is “matched” by purchases of renewable energy your energy supplier makes on your behalf. These could WALKING RETREAT - MINSTERACRES TEAM come from a variety of renewable energy Enjoy a walk of seven to ten miles through the beautiful countryside around Minsteracres. sources, such as wind farms and hydroelectric Saturday 9 March and Wednesday 10 April 10am – 5pm £10 power stations. QUIET DAYS OF REFLECTION DURING LENT Switching to renewable energy is a practical An opportunity to step aside read scripture and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. 13 March: Kathryn Turner, 20 March: Sheila McNamara RSCJ, 27 March: Sr Anne McCarthy RSCJ way to respond to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ 10am – 4pm with lunch provided £20 encyclical. ‘GOD IS RIPENING’ – THE SPIRITUALITY OF ‘THE BOOK OF HOURS’ by Rainer Maria Rilke It is encouraging that the majority of Catholic Patrick Woodhouse explores poet Rainer Maria Rilke and his influential book ‘The Book of Hours’ and what dioceses in England and Wales have switched makes for an authentic spiritual life. Influential in the writings of diarist Etty Hillesum who reconciled God with to renewable energy, meaning it is now used the horrors of the Holocaust. Patrick Woodhouse is a writer and Anglican Priest. across thousands of parishes. Wednesday 3 April, 10am – 4pm £30 It’s well worth checking the available tariffs. OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE – THE CHALLENGE TO CHRISTIANS- MARY COLWELL Some smaller providers will have deals that As Christians how we can save our depleted natural world, enabling joy and sustenance to sustain all life on earth. Mary Colwell is a writer and conservationist. often compete with more mainstream Friday 10 (7pm) – Sunday 12 May (2pm) £150 providers, especially those of the big six – HOLY WEEK RETREAT – MINSTERACRES TEAM British Gas, E.ON, SSE, Npower, EDF and Join the community on their journey with time for reflection and taking part in the ceremonies. Scottish Power. Thursday 18 (6.30pm) – Sunday 21 April (2pm) £190 PENTECOST RENEWAL RETREAT – Sr Maria Natella OP A weekend of praise, worship and reflection preparing ourselves for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Switching energy supplier has become a simple Sr Maria Natella is a Dominican Sister and inspiring international speaker. process. Useful information and advice can be Friday 7 (7pm) – Sunday 9 June (2pm) £145 found at greenenergyuk.com and ecotricity.co.uk. For information and bookings visit www.minsteracres.org Justice & Peace Commission Redcar beach and wind farm or call 01434 673248 Email: [email protected] 10 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019 NEWS Communications Restored As New President Is Sworn In

Francis Hannaway, from St Gabriel’s Parish, dancing and a cold beer! After four years with Ormesby, in Middlesbrough, lives and works Mill Hill Missionaries, I’m now working directly in Basankusu Diocese, in the Democratic for Basankusu Diocese. I was pleased to see Republic of Congo. This month Francis seeks only ten children at our malnutrition centre. In an internet connection and pancakes… May, this will rise to 70. “Stay indoors over the next few weeks,” The isolation of having no internet or text directed Father Des, from our general council messages made me think about other things in Maidenhead. we take for granted in England. In Basankusu Elections are often violent affairs in the Congo we consider small things to be great – but there was more to it than that and the developments. Now we can buy chocolate three of us knew what he was implying. In spread and mayonnaise. Even four years ago, Cameroon, one of our Kenyan missionaries when darkness fell every evening, people lit was shot dead by the police while meeting their homes with small oil lamps – if there refugees within the English-speaking area. was no moon, the streets would be in Father Des didn’t want a repeat of this in the complete darkness. Congo. Thanks to innovators such as our Chinese Having been alone in Basankusu, I’d taken trader, Huang, people have modest electric myself to Kinshasa as a place from which to lights, run from solar panels. One politician escape should things get really bad. standing in the election even left eight solar- powered street lamps in Basankusu. Satellite Just before the election day, all internet and television has now appeared in at least 50 text messaging services were cut. The households in a town of 40,000 people. elections came and went. A new president was sworn in – not necessarily the one with The internet returned after six weeks. My the most votes, but a change from the last shaky contact with the outside world one. I decided things were quiet enough to restored, there was only one more sign of make my return to Basankusu – and I was development needed – pancakes on Shrove bored in Kinshasa. Tuesday! It was possible that the opposition would • Follow Francis Hannaway on Facebook. start violent demonstrations – and even more Email: [email protected]. Donate via likely that the departing president would PayPal (type PayPal.me/FHannaway into your brutally put down any such uprising. However, browser), or internet banking: Pay: St the country had had enough of that over the Joseph’s Society for FM, Ref: F Hannaway years. The majority of people feel no Congo, sort code: 16-00-15, account: Francis with Judith Bondjembo, who who helps him run a supplementary feeding programme connection to a government that doesn’t 23114537. Cheques to: Mill Hill Missionaries, for malnourished children actually govern – they just want to get on St Joseph’s Parish Centre, PO Box 3608, with their lives. Maidenhead SL6 7UX. Pay: “Mill Hill Missionaries” (enclose a note to say it’s for F I arrived back in Basankusu to singing, Hannaway and request a gift aid form).

From the Archives

50 Years Ago (From Bishop Wheeler’s address at the funeral of Bishop Brunner) “The beloved Bishop whose body today lies in this Church, which was his Cathedral, died peacefully on the feast of St Benedict. Bishop Brunner was born in Hull in 1889 and a great part of his life was spent in that city. As a small boy he began his studies, after primary schooling, at St Charles’ Hull then at St Brendan’s Academy here in Middlesbrough. Then he went on to Ushaw and took a degree in classics in Durham University. There is no doubt that George Brunner thought of himself as the least of Bishops. And yet it was this endearing humility and self-deprecation which made him stand out among his confreres. And I will give you a very clear example of this. I spent 16 years of my priestly life in Westminster Cathedral and we saw many great gatherings of the Hierarchy. On more than one occasion other priests said to me ‘How fortunate those men of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire must be to have so kindly, gentle, self-effacing and lovable man for their Bishop’. The Conference of Bishops I learned later, thought just the same.”

120 Years Ago (From Bishop Lacy’s Pastoral Letter for Lent 1899) We take the present opportunity to thank most sincerely the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese, for the handsome manner in which they contributed towards the success of the Diocesan Bazaar in aid of the Boy’s Orphanage. We trust to be able before long to provide a more healthy and commodious Home for the reception of our orphan boys. Whilst so much has been done for them, we should be wanting in our duty if we did not bring before your notice the needs of our orphan girls. It is now a good many years since the Poor Sisters of Nazareth with a truly noble spirit of generosity, undertook the charge of this most helpless portion of our flock. They first rented a house in Queens Terrace, Middlesbrough, and when the accommodation was found totally inadequate, they purchased, entirely on their own responsibility, a house near the park. As the work still continued to grow, they ventured to take the adjoining house, encouraged partly by the donation of a benefactor. Since then a large wing has been added with considerable outlay. Thus, in addition to the support of the orphans and the aged and infirm, they find themselves weighted with a considerable financial burden. We have great confidence that when their needs are realised, benefactors will come forward to lighten this burden. David Smallwood March 2019 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 11 NEWS This Month’s Clergy Anniversaries Faith Show Debuts At York Festival Please pray for the following priests of our diocese whose anniversaries are during the month of March… “If you want to get me really blazing, Virgin Birth. 1 1908 Very Rev Canon James Wells York 6 1944 Very Rev Canon Thomas Noone Pocklington just mutter that Bible stories are “The sacrifice of Abraham’s son is one boring,” says Blazing Grannies of the important stories we share, 7 2015 Rev Joseph Brennan Enfield theatre company Mary Callan. when God tests Abraham’s obedience 8 1927 Rev Patrick Clancy Hull Mary’s newest show, Jottings From and then tells him to substitute a 8 1927 Rev Charles Donovan Wycliffe The Queen Of Sheba, targets stories ram,” says Mary. 8 1999 Rev James Gannon Middlesbrough that are in both the Qur’an and the Mary hopes audiences will provide 9 2007 Very Rev Mgr Patrick Lannen Dungarvan Bible and debuts at York Literature feedback to help her fine-tune the 10 2015 Rev Michael Murray Carlisle Festival. show before it moves on to the 12 1934 Very Rev Canon Patrick Cronin York “The crossover between faith stories Edinburgh Fringe in August. 12 1951 Rev Michael McEldowney Grangetown we can share, the heritage of three You can see Jottings From The Queen faiths, seems to be the new hot Of Sheba for free on Friday March 22 14 1886 Very Rev Provost Henry Walker South Bank topic,” says Mary, who attended a at 7.30pm in English Martyrs’ Hall, 15 1932 Very Rev Canon A D’Hooghe Thornaby conference on the theme in London. Dalton Terrace, when there will be an Blazing Grannies’ Mary Callan as 16 1908 Rev Edmund Hickey Egton Bridge “The atmosphere was like a joyful exit collection. one of Jacob’s older sons, showing 16 1969 Very Rev Matthew O’Connell York family reunion and I learnt a lot.” It will be then be performed on us what he thinks of Joseph’s luxury 17 1968 Rev Richard O’Riordan Hull Mary’s has tried to prepare a show coat Tuesday March 26 at 7.30pm in St 21 1949 Very Rev Canon John Owens Hull that respects each tradition without Paul’s Church, Holgate Road, tickets 21 1969 Rt Rev George Brunner provoking arguments, by £5 and £3, with another free at 6pm in the Keregan Room, York concentrating on the human impact of performance on Wednesday March 27 Theatre Royal, where there will again Third Bishop of Middlesbrough a selection of stories, from Eve to the be an exit collection. 21 1991 Very Rev Canon Patrick Bluett MC TD Florida 24 1935 Rev Stephen Hines York 26 1997 Rev Matthias Smyth Ballyjamesduff Supper Supports Missionary Work 27 1963 Rev Eugene O’Reilly Hedon 27 2012 Rev Hugh Curristan Letterkenny A pie and pea supper at 29 1960 Rt Rev Mgr Provost Patrick Lynn Scarborough Christ the King church hall in 30 1972 Rev Oswin Corboy BA Scarborough Thornaby raised a magnificent £900 for the work of Francis Hannaway in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Brother Michael in Malawi. Thank you to everyone who supported the event – your generosity will make a big difference to people in those two countries. Thank you also to Francis and Michael, who do their work unselfishly as acts of kindness and expect nothing in return. Phoebe Stewart Father Pat O’Neill and parishioners at Christ the King’s pie and pea supper Father Hugh Curristan FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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BISHOP TERENCE PATRICK DRAINEY 6.30pm The Secular Franciscan Order meets suffering from dementia, their carers and ENGAGEMENTS FOR MARCH 2019 at More House, Heslington, York. Contact: friends. Contact 01642 710179 for details. 2 Attends Flame 2019 at Wembley Arena Mrs Lyn Bradbury OFS, tel (01904) 470041 for 2.30pm Prayer Group, John Paul Centre, 55 All day further details. Grange Road, Middlesbrough. New members 5 Attends meeting of CSAN in London 7pm Ash Wednesday Mass at St Mary’s welcome. All day Cathedral (Cathedral Choir) – music includes 6pm Sung Benediction with Vespers at St 6 Celebrates Mass for Ash Wednesday at Allegri’s famous ‘Miserere’ and ‘O for the Mary’s Cathedral (Ladies’ Schola) St Mary's Cathedral 7.00pm Wings of a Dove’ by Mendelssohn 7.30pm Hull Circle of the Catenian 7 School Visit: Junior House, Ampleforth Association meet at Lazaat Hotel, Woodhill 9.00am 8 Fri Way, Cottingham, HU16 5SX. Contact Bernard 12 Attends meeting of CES & Department in 7pm-8.30pm Divine Mercy Prayer Group Swift (01482) 348272 for further details. London All day meets in St Anthony’s Church, Beverley Road, 13 School Visit: St George’s Primary, York 9.30am Hull. Contact John (01759) 380415 for 16 Sat 20 School Visit: St Pius X, Middlesbrough details. 9.30am Parish Musicians’ Training Day for all 10.00am 7.30pm Marian Evening at the John Paul instrumentalists and singers, St Mary’s 21 Attends meeting of Diocesan Centre, 55 Grange Road, Middlesbrough – Cathedral, Middlesbrough; workshops Safeguarding Commission 11.00am Rosary, Holy Mass, talk, witness. Contact throughout the day. For further information 25 Attends installation of Bishop of Marie Bedingfield, tel (01642) 530739 for and booking forms please e-mail Hexham & Newcastle at St Mary’s details [email protected]. Cathedral, Newcastle 11am Centering (Contemplative) Prayer 26 Attends meeting of Bishop’s Council at 10 Sun Group, St Gabriel’s Church, Ormesby, Bishop’s House, Middlesbrough 11.00am 12 noon Sung Latin Mass, St Wilfrid’s, Middlesbrough. Contact Canon Lumley 27 School Visit: St Mary Queen of Martyrs, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF [email protected] Hull 11.00am 3pm Diocese of Middlesbrough LGBT+ 7.30pm Sacred Heart Parish Dance (Sean 28 Attends meeting of Diocesan Board of outreach and service; Mass giving an explicit Kelly admission ticket only), Erimus Club, Trustees, Curial Office, Middlesbrough 10.30am welcome to LGBT+ Catholics, their families Cumberland Road, Middlesbrough TS5 6JB. 29 Attends meeting of Ushaw Trustee and friends, in the chapel of The Bar Contact Eddie: 01642 860227 Board, Ushaw College 11.00am Convent, 17 Blossom Street, York YO24 1AQ. 30 Gives the welcome at Lourdes All are welcome. 17 Sun Hospitalité Formation Event at Trinity 3pm Rite of Election (Diocesan Choir) – 10am Family Mass, St Mary’s Cathedral Catholic College, Middlesbrough music includes ‘Cantique de Jean Rachine’ by (Cathedral Choir) 10.00am Fauré 12 noon Sung Latin Mass, St Wilfrid’s, 31 Visitation to the Venerable English 5pm Latin Mass, St Mary & Joseph, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF College, Valladolid Baxtergate, Hedon HU12 8JN 3pm Catholic Fellowship Mass, St Joseph’s, Please support our 5pm Mass in the Malayalam language at St Tanton Road, Stokesley TS9 5HN, 1 Fri Thomas More’s Church, Beechwood, Middlesbrough advertisers. 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All welcome. 12 noon Sung Latin Mass, St Wilfrid’s, Contact Judith Smeaton (01904) 704525 each month, so Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF 12 Tues [email protected] for more 6pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction, St 12.45pm Hull and District Catholic Women’s details. please support their Wilfrid’s, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF Luncheon Club meet at the Kingston Theatre Hotel, Hull. 20 Wed businesses. 4 Mon 2pm-4pm The Life Ascending Group, York 12 noon Midday prayer/Wednesday Word/ 10.15am-11am Christian Meditation Weekly West meet at Our Lady’s, Acomb, York in the prayer intention for March ‘for all those who Group (10am for new meditators), St John of Fr Kelly room. carry new life,’ Our Lady of Mount Grace, 18 Beverley, Church. Contact: christian 7.30pm The Knights of St Columba, Council North End, Osmotherley Village DL6 3BB [email protected] 95, meet at Council Chambers, English 6pm Sung Benediction with Vespers (Cantor) Martyrs Hall, Dalton Terrace, York 8pm The Knights of St Columba, Hull Council 5 Tues 45, meet at St Joseph’s Church, West Hull 7pm Knights of St Columba, Council 29, meet 13 Wed at St Mary’s Cathedral, Dalby Way, Coulby 10.30am The Life Ascending Group at Our 22 Fri Newham, Middlesbrough commencing with Lady of Lourdes, Hessle meets after morning 7.30pm ‘Jottings from the Queen of Sheba’ by Mass in the Cathedral chapel. Mass F Mary Callan, English Martyrs’ Hall, Dalton 10.30am The Life Ascending Group at St Terrace, York YO24 4DA, free, exit collection. 6 Wed Leonard & St Mary, Malton meets Part of the three faiths show for York 12 noon Midday prayer/Wednesday 12 noon Midday prayer/Wednesday Word/ Literature Festival, telling stories which are in Word/prayer intention for March ‘for all those prayer intention for March ‘for all those who the Qur’an as well as the Bible. who carry new life,’ Our Lady of Mount carry new life,’ Our Lady of Mount Grace, 18 Grace, 18 North End, Osmotherley Village DL6 North End, Osmotherley Village DL6 3BB 23 Sat 3BB 2-3.30pm Music for the Mind in St Mary’s 10am-4pm Centering Prayer Workshop, St Cathedral hall. All welcome, especially those Bede’s pastoral centre, York; a workshop for

Advance Notices 3 April, Cleveland Newman Circle, 7.30pm for 7.45pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, Coulby Newham ‘Amoris Laetitia: A Guide to Accompaniment. But is it a satnav or a map?’ Talk by Rev Vincent Purcell. 6 April, St Stephen’s Neighbourhood Centre, 96 Annandale Road, Greatfield, Hull HU9 4LA ‘Sharing Hope in Crisis’ (register at billygraham.org.uk and enter your details) 7 April, Easter Eggstravaganza at St Thomas More’s Church Hall at 1.30pm. Easter bonnet parade, tombola, raffle, cake and bottle stalls. Come and enjoy the fun with family and friends. 22 June, Union of Catholic Mothers’ AGM, St Peter’s, Scarborough March 2019 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 13

NEWS Canon Blesses Tunnel Statue At Wilton

Canon Michael Loughlin, parish priest of St Andrew’s, Teesville, was given the honour of blessing a statue of the patron saint of miners at the start of excavation work of a transportation tunnel to the Sirius mine at Wilton. Sirius Minerals’ chief executive officer Chris Fraser invited Canon Michael to attend the official start of excavations and bless the statue of St Barbara, which now stands at the tunnel’s entrance. When completed, the tunnel will house a 23-mile underground mineral transportation system. Up to 20m tonnes of polyhalite ore, a natural mineral used as fertiliser, will travel through the tunnel from the underground mine near Whitby to a processing plant on the banks of the River Tees. The company expects to produce 10m tonnes per year by 2024 from a new purpose-built facility in the shadow of the blast furnace at Redcar, creating 1,000 long-term jobs. Canon Michael Loughlin with the statue of St Barbara, area project director Duncan Smith and Councillor Sue Jeffrey – photo courtesy of Richard Doughty Photography, York Thank You From The SVP The St Vincent de Paul Society would like to conferences in India and Sudan and £1,380 to to the SVP shop at Belle Vue, Middlesbrough, thank members and supporters for their special projects in poor areas overseas, with from as far away as York and Richmond. generosity and hard work. another £1,960 promised. In addition to this financial help, SVP Last year our diocesan SVP sent more than We provided £330 for student sponsorships members also offer befriending within their £17,910 to support people overseas, including and £1,050 for homeless packs for the John parishes, including visits and phone calls, £8,500 to the Kerala appeal, although the full Paul Centre in Middlesbrough, Hull homeless, giving lifts to church, medical appointments amount is much higher as individual members three parishes, food banks, street angels, and shopping and liaising with the authorities and conferences also sent in money directly. asylum project and the Apostleship of Sea. when needed. The total raised for the appeal by the SVP in Many conferences take regularly contribute to We could not do this alone without your England and Wales is £391,500. food banks and the CAUSE hamper appeal support, so thank you all. We also sent £8,030 to support twinned and carloads of goods are regularly brought Frances Gilchrist, SVP President those who may already practice centering 26 Tues telling stories which are in the Qur’an as well prayer and also those who are drawn to 7.30pm ‘Jottings from the Queen of Sheba’ by as the Bible. silent prayer and would like to explore. F Mary Callan, St Paul’s Church, Holgate 28 Thur Contact [email protected], 01904 Road, York YO24 4BF, tickets £5/£3. Part of 7.30pm-9pm The Pastoral Support Group for 464900 the three faiths show for York Literature carers especially of people with mental ill Festival, telling stories which are in the health meets in Middlesbrough. Contact 24 Sun Qur’an as well as the Bible. Margaret (01642) 865668 for venue and 10am Solemn Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral other details (Cathedral Choir) 27 Wed 12 noon Sung Latin Mass, St Wilfrid’s, 29 Fri 12.45pm-3pm Life Ascending Group, York Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF 7pm Marian Prayer Group, St Anthony’s Central meets at St Wilfrid’s, York in the 4.15pm Solemn Vespers (Cathedral Consort) Church, Beverley Road, Hull. All welcome. 6pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction, St Upper Room after 12.10pm Mass Contact Pat (01482) 802483 for details Wilfrid’s, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF 12 noon Midday prayer/Wednesday April Catholic Voice available from churches Word/prayer intention for March ‘for all those 31 Sun who carry new life,’ Our Lady of Mount 10am Solemn Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral 25 Mon Grace, 18 North End, Osmotherley Village DL6 (Cathedral Choir), music includes ‘Rejoice in 10.15am-11am Christian Meditation Weekly 3BB the Lord Alway’ by Purcell Group (10am for new meditators), St John of 6pm Sung Benediction with Vespers at St 12 noon Sung Latin Mass, St Wilfrid’s, Beverley, Church. Contact: Mary’s Cathedral (Ladies’ Schola) Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF [email protected] 6pm ‘Jottings from the Queen of Sheba’ by F 6pm Sung Latin Vespers and Benediction, St 1.30pm/2pm Solemnity of the Annunciation, Mary Callan, Keregan Room, York Theatre Wilfrid’s, Duncombe Place, York YO1 7EF Rosary 1.30pm/Mass 2pm, Lady Chapel, Royal, free, exit collection. Part of the three April Catholic Voice available from churches Mount Grace, Osmotherley faiths show for York Literature Festival,

JOHN PAUL CENTRE Copy Deadline 200+ CLUB DRAW Date of Draw – 4 February 2019 Copy and photographs for inclusion in the Catholic Voice should be sent 1st Prize - £80 Winning No 121 to: 2nd Prize - £50 Winning No 73 The Editor, Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice, Curial Offices, 50a The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6QT. 3rd Prize - £30 Winning No 19 Tel (01642) 850505, email [email protected] Next meeting and monthly draw By Friday 1 March 2019 for the April issue Monday 4 March 2019 By Friday 5 April 2019 for the May issue Where possible please send articles in Word and photographs as jpegs. New members welcome Please confirm when you send in your photographs that those who appear in them have given their permission for publication. – ask for details Tel (01642) 247831 14 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019 LOURDES Lourdes Stalwarts Honoured

Two of our Lourdes stalwarts were named in awarded the British Empire Medal for services the Queen’s New Year honours list. to the community. Former head brancardier Paul Griffiths, who Paul and Pat are past recipients of founded engineering firm IMH, was awarded Middlesbrough & Teesside Philanthropic an MBE for services to engineering skills and Foundation’s Teesside Hero Award in apprenticeships in Teesside. recognition of their selfless charity work and Pat McBride, who brought groups from are pictured here receiving their trophies. Newlands School FCJ for many years and runs Warmest congratulations from all your friends the CAUSE Christmas hamper appeal, was in our Lourdes family.

Head nurse Stephen McKenna, left, with pilgrims at one of our Lourdes services

Join Our Hospitalité Paul Griffiths, holding his trophy Pat McBride Team! If you’ve ever thought about coming to Lourdes as a helper, now is the time to act. Generous Donations In Our team of nurses consists of qualified nurses in current registration and pharmacists and physiotherapists with valuable experience, along with health care assistants. Qualified nurses in current registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council will be responsible Geraldine’s Memory for duties such as the administration of medicines and assessing and planning care for our supported pilgrims. Nursing students can also work as volunteers in Lourdes and a reflection of this unique experience of holistic care could be included in your portfolio. You’ll find out why so many nurses return to Lourdes year after year. We guarantee it will be a life-changing experience! For more information, email Stephen McKenna at [email protected]. Men who are interested in joining us as brancardiers should contact Tony Kirk at [email protected], while those wishing to come as handmaids can email Chris Tillotson at [email protected].

Geraldine Mills, right, with a young helper in Lourdes

Generous mourners at the funeral of Geraldine Mills donated £1,086 in her memory to the Lourdes sick fund. Geraldine, who has been a supported pilgrim in recent years along with her husband Gordon, passed away in January. Brancardiers formed a guard of honour outside her funeral in the Sacred Heart Church, Middlesbrough. Bridget Tasker, who was from York but was living in Omagh, Northern Ireland, also died in January. Bridget was the widow of former Lourdes brancardier Tony Tasker. We remember Geraldine and Bridget and all former pilgrims who have died in our prayers. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for them. Time To Book For Lourdes Booking forms are available for our 66th pilgrimage to Lourdes, from Friday May 24 to Friday May 31. If you haven’t had a pilgrimage brochure and would like one, call our tour operator Joe Walsh Tours on 0161 820 8790 or book online at joewalshtours.co.uk. For a Supported Pilgrim application form, email secretary Pat Ling at [email protected] or call 01642 760105. Important note: Your passport must be valid for six months on the day of travel, so if yours is due to expire before the end of November 2019, you will need to apply for a new one. Make A Date For Formation Day This year’s Day of Formation for our Hospitalité is on Saturday March 30 at Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough, with registration from 9am. The day forms a major part of our pilgrimage preparation and the varied programme includes the mandatory aspects of our training and offers a chance to spend a day with our teams. Lunch is provided and we end the day with the celebration of Mass. March 2019 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + 15 16 + Middlesbrough Diocesan Catholic Voice + March 2019

NEWS Best Feet Forward For Billy's Room Pupils, teachers and staff at St Joseph’s Primary School in Middlesbrough danced the day away to raise an incredible £3,700 for baby bereavement charity Billy’s Room. The school held a Baby Blue Dress Up Danceathon Day, encouraging children to wear blue and strut their stuff on the dancefloor. Billy’s Room was set up by staff and students at Thornton Academy of Performing Arts, which runs St Joseph’s gymnastics and after-school clubs and also helped organise the danceathon. The academy is raising money to provide a new dedicated bereavement space in James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, where parents who have endured the loss of their baby during or after birth can have the opportunity to spend time together in peace and privacy. “This is a fantastic achievement for the pupils and staff at St Joseph’s,” said Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust chief executive officer Hugh Hegarty. “I’m delighted to see our schools engaging in their local communities in line with our ‘Called To Serve’ initiative, launched in December last year. Giving back to our communities is a key part of our Catholic ethos and I hope this contribution helps the charity move closer to making Billy’s Room a reality.” To find out more about the charity, visit membership.coop.co.uk/causes/27464. Children from St Joseph’s at their danceathon for the Billy’s Room appeal

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